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For most players, an All-Star game is an avenue to take a break from the competitiveness of the game and build a bond between the league’s best players. But that isn’t the case for Batangas-Tanduay’s Jeff Viernes. “Sabi ko nga, mental focus ko every time na naglalaro ako, All-Star man yan o every game, tini-treatContinue reading “MPBL All-Star Game: Jeff Viernes basks in glow of performance”

By Nick Giongco A break from his Senate duties will allow Manny Pacquiao to resume his boxing career in July, the Filipino eight-division champion said on Thursday. Manny Pacquiao looks forward to his ring return. (Nick Giongco) Days after signing up with Paradigm Sports Management (PSM), Pacquiao told a couple of scribes that he remainsContinue reading “July fight for Manny Pacquiao?”

By Waylon Galvez Standings W L **Perpetual 9 0 *EAC 7 2 *Arellano 6 2 CSB 5 2 Mapua 4 4 San Beda 4 4 Letran 2 6 LPU 2 6 SSC-R 1 7 JRU 1 8 **Finalist *Semifinalist Three-peat seeking University of Perpetual Help System Dalta completed a nine-game sweep of the men’s eliminationContinue reading “NCAA volleyball: Altas rout Knights to sweep elims, gain outright finals berth”

By Agence France-Presse Jayson Tatum scored 39 points, two off his career-high, and Marcus Smart added 31 on Thursday to lift the Boston Celtics over the Los Angeles Clippers 141-133 in double overtime. Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play during a game against the Boston Celtics on February 13, 2020Continue reading “NBA Roundup: Jayson Tatum powers Celtics over Clippers in double overtime”

By Field Level Media-Reuters The Boston Celtics will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 jersey during the 2020-21 season, the team announced during Thursday’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Garnett (AP Winslow Townson) During a stoppage, the Celtics played a Garnett highlight video on the Jumbotron, accompanied by an audio clip from formerContinue reading “NBA: Celtics to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 jersey next season”

By Agence France-Presse Britain’s Tyson Fury vowed to deliver a career-best performance in his upcoming heavyweight title rematch with American Deontay Wilder, expecting a “war” in their February 22 showdown at Las Vegas. Boxers Deontay Wilder, left, and Tyson Fury face-off during a press conference in Los Angeles, California on January 25, 2020, ahead ofContinue reading “Tyson Fury ready for ‘war’ in Deontay Wilder heavyweight title rematch”

By Agence France-Presse Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will take the place of injured Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard in the NBA All-Star Game and the three-point contest, league commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday. Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns (Christian Petersen / Getty Images / AFP) The nod from Silver gives BookerContinue reading “NBA: Devin Booker to replace injured Damian Lillard in All-Star Game”

By Agence France-Presse Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was fined $35,000 by the NBA on Thursday for public criticism of officials after the team’s 110-103 loss two nights earlier at Philadelphia. Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers shoots a free-throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 8, 2020 at Target Center in Minneapolis,Continue reading “NBA: Clippers forward Paul George fined $35K for public criticism of referees”

By Agence France-Presse Tributes to the late Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers legend who died last month in a helicopter crash, will play a major role in Sunday’s 69th NBA All-Star Game. A tribute to Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angles Lakers before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Golden StateContinue reading “NBA: Kobe Bryant tributes abound at All-Star Game in Chicago”

By Jonas Terrado World governing body FIBA early Friday confirmed the rescheduling of Gilas Pilipinas’ 2021 Asia Cup Qualifiers home match against Thailand due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Gilas Pilipinas will have extended preparation time following the postponement of next week’s FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers home match against Thailand. (Jonas Terrado) GilasContinue reading “FIBA officially postpones Gilas Pilipinas home match vs Thailand due to COVID-19”